Chris,

I'm so sorry that this crisis has come up just behind the previous one, with really no room to recuperate or breathe! That has got to be very stressful for you!

I empathize with you, in that my husband also has bipolar disorder which is only partially regulated by medications. I know from experience it can be extremely difficult to convince someone that their thinking is off and that they need help, when they cannot see it for themselves! I also know how difficult it can be to deal with one's own mental/emotional issues, while also having a spouse with mental/emotional issues. We always hope we don't have a spiral/meltdown at the same time, so that we can support one another. But it's hard and not always under our control.

I am glad your t is supporting you through this, and glad to know that you have steps in place to enforce commitment if things get worse and your husband won't voluntarily go to the hospital. Please do continue to get the support you need from your t, and from us at PC.

We care about you!